Laura Almond
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Versatile professional with experience in both healthcare and fitness industries. Known for strong communication skills and adaptability, successfully enhancing participant engagement and collaboration in diverse settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Yoga & Fitnes Instructor
YMCA of Northwest Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
01.2023 - 12.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance participant learning experiences.
- Facilitated group activities, promoting teamwork and social skills among participants.
- Managed classroom environments, ensuring safety and adherence to guidelines.
- Evaluated participant progress, providing feedback to support individual growth.
- Collaborated with staff to design community outreach programs and events.
- Taught various yoga classes, including hatha, vinyasa, yin, asana, restorative, power/hot yoga, paddleboard yoga, aerial yoga, & chair yoga, as well as bootcamp classes, Pilates, water aerobics, stretching & mobility, RockSteady Boxing for people with Parkinson's, core, back, & balance classes, TRX, & strength & sculpting classes at the local YMCAs.
- Taught fitness classes & yoga classes internationally as well for 6 to 8 weeks out of the year with FitBodies, Inc., a company that places certified fitness instructors at several different all-inclusive resorts, such as Club Med, Secrets, & Dreams, in places all around the world, such as Maldives, Fiji, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Turks & Caicos, Costa Rico, Panama, & Colombia, to offer popular fitness training classes to resort guests through their stay.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Registered Nurse & Medical Clinic Office Manager
South Shreveport Family Medicine
Shreveport, LA
11.2009 - 10.2016
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient conditions accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients on disease management & medication adherence
- Streamlined workflow processes to enhance efficiency in daily operations of the clinic.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Took accurate inventory & ordered supplies as well as medicines for clinic use for patient care.
- Administered IVs for patients needing IV fluids, IV therapy, & IV medications. Administered medication by injections, both subq & IM.
- Answered the phone, scheduled patients for care, worked with insurance companies for required prior authorizations, verified patients insurance coverage & submitted billing to insurance companies for payment, collected co-pays & POS payments from patients at time of service, maintained patient privacy, & kept accurate & detailed records in the EMR system as well as in the paper charts.
- Accurately kept record of staff members work hours & dispensed the staff members their bi-weekly payroll checks.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery & Procedures
Regional Urology Ambulatory Surgery Center
Shreveport, LA
01.2007 - 11.2009
- As a surgical "floater" it was my job to execute all duties of a pre-op nurse, such as to ensure all surgical consents signed & charted, patient education & treatment understood by patient & family, verify medication allergies & chart accordingly, gain & maintain IV access, & give pre-op medication & fluids as ordered. I also had to execute all duties of a circulating operating room nurse, such as set up OR for surgery, maintain sterile environment verify the correct patient for correct surgery, verify all surgical counts correct, collaborate with the surgeon, surgical tech, and anesthesiologist for safe patient care, & accurately chart details of patient care while in OR. I also executed all roles of a recovery room nurse, ensuring patients woke up safely from anesthesia, give pain medication as ordered if needed, ensure all post-op instructions & care is understood by patients & family, discontinued IV access when ready to be discharged, & schedule post-op appointments.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safe surgical environment.
- Administered pre-operative assessments and post-operative care for same day surgery patients.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure seamless patient flow and optimal care delivery.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to physicians, ensuring timely interventions.
- Coordinated closely with anesthesia providers for seamless delivery of sedation medications throughout surgical procedures.
- Expedited room turnover times by quickly preparing operating rooms for subsequent procedures, contributing to increased productivity.
- Educated patients on recovery protocols and medication management for enhanced outcomes
Registered Nurse, Operating Room Circulator
Willis Knighton Health System
Shreveport, LA
05.2005 - 06.2007
- Delivered high-quality patient care in fast-paced operating room environment.
- Collaborated with surgical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes during procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients' conditions pre- and post-surgery.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain sterile environments in operating rooms.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS05.2005
Skills
Continuous
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking
- Maintain safety protocols & keeps work environment clean and organized
- Create & execute plan of care with team members
- Group or individualized instruction
- Continuous professional development
- Maintain certifications &Quicktinuing education requirements
- Quick learner who thrives in a fast paced work environment
- Works hard & understands the value of teamwork
- Group and individual instruction
- Continuous professional development
- Group and individual instruction
- Continuous professional development
Timeline
Yoga & Fitnes Instructor
YMCA of Northwest Louisiana
01.2023 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse & Medical Clinic Office Manager
South Shreveport Family Medicine
11.2009 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery & Procedures
Regional Urology Ambulatory Surgery Center
01.2007 - 11.2009
Registered Nurse, Operating Room Circulator
Willis Knighton Health System
05.2005 - 06.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Mississippi University For Women